Kaizer Chiefs are set to welcome midfield enforcer Willard Katsande back from injury for their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Zambian champions Zesco United this weekend.
Coach Ernst Middendorp has given an indication of what their intentions will be in their play-off round first leg match-up in Zambia on Sunday and hinted at some rotation following their grueling encounter against Absa Premiership leaders Bidvest Wits in midweek.
Katsande sat out the league encounter as George Maluleka took over the captaincy in his and veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune’s absence, after picking up a hamstring strain in their previous match against Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend.
However, the 32-year-old hardman’s absence from the Bidvest Stadium was merely precautionary as Middendorp confirmed his availability for the trip to Ndola.
“Katsande is definitely in for Sunday – he’s 100 percent available for us, but if you come out [with a muscle injury] and you think everything is fine, [it’s a risk],” explained Middendorp.
“He wanted to play [against Wits] but it is our responsibility, along with the medical department, to keep him out and wait for Sunday.”- KickOff
